Author: Claire Walsh

It’s Cristy!!

Buckle up! Anyone who knows Cristy knows that she is incapable of being short and to the point, and her story is no exception. Cristy is one of those people I rely on each morning, she is kind of like my shot of espresso. She pops in for the “6:30” class ;)…. and brings a […]

Some Announcements and Week Preview for October 13, 2014

First: Happy Thanksgiving! Second: Announcing some changes to the group programming! As part of our “charter” we planned to have three streams of programming to accommodate the three distinct groups which tend to find their way to CrossFit gyms. 1. Foundation: For people who want to improve their health, look good naked, get stronger, get […]

Week Preview Oct. 6 – 11

Final week of this current cycle for both groups! Thanks to all those that participated in this weeks contest, saw some great pictures and videos… I will announce the winner tomorrow. We start all over again on Monday, so keep your phone handy and tag Sublime on Facebook or Instagram!     Monday: Foundation – […]

Prizes!? + Week Update Sept.29 – Oct.4

First thing! This upcoming Saturday, (October 4th), Coach Mel will be in a Olympic Lifting Competition at the University of Manitoba. We will update everyone when her lifting times are released. Come on down if you are free!   Second! For the next 4 weeks we will be giving away prizes every Monday, starting on […]

Programming Pull-ups (Part 2)

This article is a continuation of last week’s article. My objective in writing these articles is to help athletes customize their training within a group environment to achieve their first STRICT pull-up. Coaches will also benefit from reading these articles because I’m laying out many of the considerations I make when programming for groups and individuals. […]

Week Preview: Sept 22 – 27

Hellllllllllllllllllllllllooooooo!   Both groups are set to begin block #2 of our current 6 week cycle! Quick note for Foundation. You may noticed we are doing this 4-6 rep (increase 2.5% or stay the same) thing week after week, that is going to continue. It is called a Reverse Pyramid Training plan. Here is how […]

Programming Pull-ups (Part 1)

One of the most challenging aspects of group programming revolves around one of the simplest exercises: the pull-up. Ever since I started writing group programming in September 2007, pull-up programming has caused me grief. I have tried several different methods of programming and helped many people over the years, but I have never been able […]

Week Preview Sep 15, 2014

Final week of this particular cycle! So, similar to last week, but just a bit more work to do. Monday: Foundation – Back Squat + Washboard abs + AD Fun Building – Snatch + Front Squat + AD Party   Tuesday: Foundation – Bench Press + Upper Body Pulling + Aerobic Work (Row,Run,AD,Run,Row) Building – Clean […]

Capital Arr Capital Em — the dreaded “RM”

What is an RM? An “RM” stands for “Rep Max”. It’s usually preceded by a number. So, a “3RM” would be a 3-rep-max. This is typically understood to be “the most amount of weight I can lift for 3 reps”, but when translated as “A weight I can lift for a maximum of 3 reps” […]

Parking Notes + Week Preview for Sept 8 – 13

Great work on the first week of our new cycle! It has been a lot of fun watching these big numbers, especially in the squat. That was the one we were really interested in!   As of right now Leslie and Megan sit 26/66 at the Bridge City Beat Down. Keep it up ladies! Reminder: […]